Some of us practically live in our cars. And that means that our car can get pretty dirty. Between the weather and the dirt we track in our cars, it’s important to keep up with cleaning.
And there’s a lot to clean in your car. The carpets, the windows, the seats. And don’t forget all those nook and crannies.
Keeping your car clean is also important to preserve the value of your car. You’ll be happy that you kept your car clean when you try to trade it in for a new one. And let’s be honest, hopping into a clean car just feels good… even when you’re being lazy.
Here 35+ ‘Lazy’ Hacks For People Who Love Keeping A Clean Car:
1) Wipe Down Your Steering Wheel
You’re constantly touching your steering wheel which means that it gets dirty. It’s important to wipe them down often. This can be done with a cloth soaked in warm water and mild soap or a cleaning solution made for your car’s interior, like Armor All.
Foam sponges are great for art projects, but they are also great for cleaning your car. Use them to wipe away dust and grime in tiny or hard to reach spots like vents. You can also spray them with cleaner.
3) Toss Your Floormats in the Wash
Did you know that you can throw your car mats in the washing machine? Spray them down with dish soap and hydrogen peroxide, then place them in the washing machine with regular detergent. You can air dry your mats.
4) Get Your Upholstery Clean
Make a solution from Dawn dish soap, club soda, and vinegar and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray the stains with the solution and let it sit for a few minutes. Go over your upholstery with a steam machine then let dry.
5) Use An Old Toothbrush On The Dash
Use a toothbrush to get all the little groves in your dashboard clean. Just dab it with some dish soap and water. You can also use it to dislodge dirt that is stuck in tiny crevices.
6) Dust With Coffee Filters
Coffee filters work wonders for dusting your dashboard. Dirt will stick right to them. They are effective and inexpensive.
Ever hear of car slime? You may have one in your car for the rest of your life after seeing this. It’s a putty that you press into the dirty crevices in your car. When you slowly pull it off and all of the dirt and dust will come up with it.
Use a screwdriver to detail your car. Place a cloth over the top of a flathead screwdriver. Use the point to clean out the dirty crevices in your car.
9) Long Bristled Paint Brush
Paintbrushes are also great tools for cleaning your car. They work really well for cleaning your vent. Just wet your brush and wipe the dust away.
10) Scrub the Tough Upholstery Stains With A Toothbrush
Do you have extra touch upholstery stains? Use a toothbrush with a little extra cleaning solution and scrub. This should get rid of the stain.
Pet hair can be real stubborn and stick to the seats. The best way to get rid of it is to vacuum. Next, lightly mist your seat with some water from a spray bottle. Then run a squeegee over the seat to pull up the pet hair.
12) Use A Microfiber Mitt
The best thing to wash your car is a microfiber mitt. It will give your car a lint and scratch free shine. The softa fabric will be gentle on your car’s paint finish.
13) Get a Baby Wipe Shine
You should always keep some baby wipes in your car. You can use them to clean your car windows and windshield. One wipe goes a long way.
Do you have a bad smell coming from your car’s air conditioner? Spray some Lyson into the flow inlet. It will kill the odor causing scent.
15) Condition Your Dashboard
Don’t let your dashboard dry out. Keep it moist with petrolum jelly. Wipe a light layer on your dashboard to condition it.
You’ll want to skip the paper towels when it comes to cleaning your windshield. Use a microfiber cloth. It will leave a streak-free shine instead.
17) Freshen Up Your Upholserty
Baking soda can keep your car seats and carpets fresh and suck up any smells. Sprinkle it over your seats so they are covered. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes before you vaccum up.
18) Remove Bumper Stickers
Do you still have sticker residue on your car’s bumper? Heat it up with a hair dryer. It should melt some of the sticker residue and make it easier to wipe away.
19) Use Silicone Cups In Your Cup Holders
Place silicone cupcake or muffin liners in your cupholders. This will prevent the cupholder from getting dirty. You can just pull the liners out to clean and resuse them.
20) Wash You Car With Conditioner
Want to baby your car without spending a ton of money? Wash your hair with a lanolin containing conditioner. It will makle your car shine like new.
Do you have dried dead bugs stuck to your windshield? Spray it down with cooking spray. You’ll be able to wipe them right off.
22) Use Alcohol On Your Wipers
Rub your car’s windshield wipers down with rubbing alcohol. It will clear away and dirt. It will also prevent smears and freezing.
23) Baking Soda Toothpaste On Headlights
Your headlights should be clean so you don’t have reduced visability. Rub them down with a baking soda toothpaste to clean them. Wipe off with a damp rag.
Spray your vents down with a can of compressed air. It will dislodge any dirt stuck in there. It can also be used to dislodge crumbs.
Place 5 to 10 drops of your favorite essentil oil on a clothespin. Clip this to your air vent. The air will smell nice when the vent is blowing.
Place a travel cup in a sock. Wet the sock with Armor All. Twist the cup around in your cup holder to clean it.
27) Use A Command Hook For Garbage Bag
Place a Command Hook in your car. Use it to hang a bag from. Use the bag as a car garbage recepticle.
28) Magic Eraser For Vinyl and Leather
Magic Erasers will also do you some good in your car. It wipes up messes on your vinyl and leather. It’s great for removing scuffs too.
29) Get All Of Your Window
Make sure you clean ALL of your window. You’ll have to roll them down all the way. Wipe down the top of your window on both sides.
You’d be surprise where crumbs and dust can end up in your car. Make sure you clean every bit of your car by rolling the seats up. You’ll be able to reach the inner corners of the car floor that way.
Another way to remove stubborn dead dried bugs from your car is with dryer sheets. Just wipe the area down with the dryer sheet and apply pressure if you need to. It will clean the bugs away and shine up your car.
32) Pinneapple Scented Car
When you’re done eating your pineapple, save the rinds. Place them in a plastic zip bag. Place the bag in your car to make it smell nice.
33) Get Rid Of Stink With Filters
Does your car stink? You might have to change the filter. It could be dirty and giving off a stinky scent.
34) Condition With Olive Oil
Olive oil is another good dashboard conditioner. Rub a little on a cloth and use it to wipe your dashboard down. It will remove dust and keep your dashboard looking shiny and moisturized.
Poke small holes into a mason jar lid. Fill the jar with laundry scent balls and close the lid. Keep it in your car so that it smells like fresh laundry.
The easiest way to keep your car clean is to have interior car wipes on hand. Always keep some in your car to wipe up spills and to periodically remove dust. You can learn how make your own natural ones
here.
Visibility is the most important thing when it comes to cleaning your car. Always have auto glass cleaner on hand. You can learn how to make your own
here.
W-D 40 is another way to get sticker residue off of your car. Spray enough WD-40 so that the bumper sticker is soaked. You should be able to cleanly pull your bumper sticker away from the bumper.
39) Shine Your Body With Clay
Use car clay to make your car look like it came right out of the showroom. Rub it over the exterior of your car. It will pick up chunks of dirt and shine your car up good.
If you want your car cleaned to perfection, use a Q-Tip. It can lift up the dirt in tiny places. Your cup holders and car logos will sparkle.
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